Can a smart repair fix this scrape?

[phil1979]

Darn it! On my way to Goodwood, I managed to scrape my car against a flint wall in a carpark. This is the right rear wheel arch - Alfa 159.

I've put black marker pen on it for the time being, but you should be able to make out the dent/scrape to the corner of the arch, a nice scratch above that and, general scuffing to the bumper part of the wheel arch.

It's down to the metal, so want it sealed up, but I plan to keep the car for a long time so not worried about a perfect job, if such a thing is possible.

Thoughts, and rough estimate price wise?






Thanks for any pointers.

[phil1979]

underphil said:

that level of metal deformation would be beyond a smart repair in my opinion

(rare to see a TI with decent tyres these days!)

Thanks. Re the tyres, I won them from Pistonheads! They're winter tyres though - kinda forgotten to change them on to the summers yet, and prefer the softer ride.

[phil1979]

Thanks all - good info.

[phil1979]

Well, first quote from a well-respected local body shop came in at £450.00 all in, but that did include painting the whole rear bumper, which is pretty big on the 159 estate. Does that sound about right??